Needle threading device for hair extension fabricator

ABSTRACT

The invention is a needle threading device that is useful for automatically threading a needle for use in adding hair extensions. The needle threading device has a housing that houses the threading mechanism, a package of needles, and a plurality of spools of thread, preferably in common human hair colors such as black, brown, and blonde. The needle threading device has a needle loaded into a needle positioner portion of the threading mechanism. The needles that are loaded into the needle positioner portion of the threading mechanism will protrude out the top of the first housing half through an aperture.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the priority date of Provisional Application No.62/286,484 filed on Jan. 25, 2016.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of hair styling andmore specifically relates to hair extension preparation.

BACKGROUND

Many individuals enjoy having their hair styled. For example, changingthe color, adding highlights, and extensions. People sometimes after ahaircut may regret their decision to shorten their hair and want a longhair style again, without waiting for their hair to grow back, otherswith long hair may want even longer hair then they currently have. One(1) method of achieving a long hair look is to have hair extensionsinstalled. A hair extension or hair weave is the integration ofartificial hair into a person's existing hair thereby altering theappearance of natural hair already present or covering it completely.Weaves can consist of authentic human hair, as well as synthetic fiber.Either of these methods, when applied by an experienced hair stylist,can appear perfectly natural.

Hair stylists installing hair weaves and hair extensions often needassistants to help thread needles to be used for attaching the lengthsof artificial hair needed to complete a hair weave procedure. Otherstylists spend a significant amount of time threading needlesthemselves. These needles combined with thread, are then used forattaching extensions to a client's real hair. For a hair professionaloften finding reliable assistants can be difficult. Also when threadingneedles themselves, most often a session takes a longer time tocomplete, which can have a negative impact on clientele. It is thereforedesirable to a suitable alternative.

Various attempts have been made to solve problems found in hair stylingart. Among these are found in: U.S. Pat. No. 4,049,006 to Proxy G.Saunders et al., U.S. Pat. No. 9,033,196 to Ta'Nisha Shanae Smith, andU.S. Pat. No. 3,882,804 to Matsumura Yoshitsugu. These prior artreferences are representative of hair extension preparation.

None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or incombination, is seen to describe the invention as claimed. Thus, a needexists for a reliable sew it up system, and to avoid the above-mentionedproblems.

SUMMARY

The present invention is a needle threading device that is useful forautomatically threading a needle for use in adding hair extensions.

The needle threading device may comprise a housing that houses thethreading mechanism, a package of needles, and a plurality of spools ofthread, preferably in common human hair colors such as black, brown, andblonde.

The needle threading device has a needle loaded into a needle positionerportion of the threading mechanism. The needles that are loaded into theneedle positioner portion of the threading mechanism will protrude outthe top of the first housing half through an aperture.

The needle threading device stands vertically supported by at least onesmall stand on the underside of the second housing half or mounted to atripod stand purchased separately to allow for desired placement inlimited space environments.

It is an improvement over prior art.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present invention will become betterunderstood with reference to the following more detailed description andclaims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in whichlike elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a cut-away view of a needle threading device 10 showingdetailed mechanical inner workings, according to an embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the needle threading device 10;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the needle threading device 10 with astorage drawer in the front; and

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the needle threading device 10 with astorage drawer in the side according to an embodiment of the presentinvention.

DESCRIPTIVE KEY

-   10 needle threading device-   15 first housing half-   16 second housing half-   20 stand-   25 aperture-   30 motor-   35 shaft-   36 spindle-   40 power supply-   50 circuit board-   55 threading mechanism-   95 spool of thread-   100 needle

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a needle threading device 10 usefulfor automatically threading a needle 100 for use in adding hairextensions.

In one (1) embodiment of the present invention, the needle threadingdevice 10 may comprise a housing 15, 16 housing the threading mechanism55, a package of needles 100, and a plurality of spools of thread 95,preferably in common human hair colors such as black, brown, and blonde.Needles 100 and thread 95 required by the system are proprietary.

Referring now to the drawings, there is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, theneedle threading device 10 having a needle 100 loaded into a needlepositioner portion of the threading mechanism 55. The needles 100 thatare loaded into the needle positioner portion of the threading mechanism55 will protrude out the top of the first housing half 15 through anaperture 25. The needle threading device 10 stands vertically supportedby at least one (1) small stand 20 on the underside of the secondhousing half 16 or mounted to a tripod stand purchased separately toallow for desired placement in limited space environments. It isunderstood that the needle 100 is specifically suited for use with theneedle positioner portion of the threading mechanism 55. A conventionalneedle cannot be substituted for the required needle 100.

The loading aperture 25 allows for easy insertion and removal of needles100. Thread 95 needed to complete an extension installation is firstloaded onto a spindle 36 within the housing 15, 16 by a user. Thespindle 36 is driven by the shaft 35 of a motor 30 in electricalcommunication with a circuit board 50 and powered by a power supply 40.A leading strand of the thread 95 of the spool is then unwound and movedto a ready position, then loaded through the eye of the needle 100 uponactivation by the threading mechanism 55, which is controlled by thecircuit board 50 and also powered by the power supply 40. When thedesired length set by the user on an interface (not shown) with thecircuit board 50 is measured by the threading mechanism 55, the motor 30stops rotating the spool of thread 95, then the threading mechanism 55knots the thread 95 and triggers the internal cutter which severs thethread 95 after the knot.

The circuit board 50 controls the measuring, knotting, and cutting ofinstalled thread 95 so the stylist needs only to load a needle 100, setthe length on the interface, and activate the device 10.

It is understood that the spool of thread 95 is specifically suited foruse with the threading mechanism 55. A conventional spool of threadcannot be substituted for the required spool of thread 95.

The needle threading device 10 accommodates a stylist's preference forstraight or curved needles 100. The needles 100 used incorporate agrooved or textured finish making them unique and required for theneedle threading device 10 to function. The stylist may select a lengthof thread 95 needed by adjusting settings which then activates thethreading mechanism 55 to thread the needle 100 to approximately fortyto sixty inches (40-60 in.) on each side. This provides a completedthreaded needle 100 ready for use.

The needle threading device 10 is electrically powered using a powersupply 50 such as a standard power outlet, or an on-board supply such asrechargeable batteries. When plugged into the power outlet, a standarduniversal serial bus port may be included and can be used to chargeother devices as needed. The needle threading device 10 may include one(1) starter package including the housing 15, 16 and threading mechanism55, one (1) power supply 40, five (5) needles (straight or curved) 100,three (3) spools of thread 95 in multiple colors, and user instructions.

The exact specifications, materials used, and method of use of the sewit up system may vary upon manufacturing.

In the preferred embodiment, the base 10 is rectangular and may have astorage drawer 60 for the needles 100. The storage drawer 60 may be inthe front of the base 10 as shown in FIG. 3 or the side as shown in FIG.4.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the presentinvention have been presented for purposes of illustration anddescription. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit theinvention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously manymodifications and variations are possible in light of the aboveteaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to bestexplain the principles of the invention and its practical application,to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize theinvention and various embodiments with various modifications as aresuited to the particular use contemplated.

As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of thepresent invention, the same should be apparent from the abovedescription. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the mannerof usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the abovedescription, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensionalrelationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assemblyand use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in theart, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications andchanges will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

What is claimed is:
 1. A needle threading device, comprising: a housing,having an aperture located on a first surface and at least one standlocated on a second surface opposite said first surface, furtherdefining an interior; a power supply supported within said interior; acircuit board supported within said interior, in electricalcommunication with said power supply; an interface in electroniccommunication with said circuit board; a motor supported in saidinterior and in electrical communication with said power supply and saidcircuit board; a spindle attached to a shaft driven by said motor,capable of supporting and driving a spool of thread; and, a threadingmechanism supported in said interior and in electrical communicationwith said power supply and said circuit board; wherein said aperture iscapable of enabling insertion of a needle into said threading mechanism;and, wherein said threading mechanism capable of receiving a leading endof thread of said spool, creating a knot within said needle with saidthread; and severing extraneous lengths of said thread after said knotin said needle is created.
 2. A needle threading device according toclaim 1, comprising where the power supply is a battery.
 3. A needlethreading device according to claim 1, comprising where the base isrectangular in shape with a front, back and two sides.
 4. A needlethreading device according to claim 3, comprising where the base has adrawer.
 5. A needle threading device according to claim 4, comprisingwhere the drawer is located on the front of the base.
 6. A needlethreading device according to claim 4, comprising where the drawer islocated on a side of the base.
 7. A needle threading device according toclaim 1, comprising where the power supply is a standard power outlet.8. A needle threading device according to claim 1, comprising where thepower supply is rechargeable batteries.
 9. A needle threading deviceaccording to claim 7, further comprising having a standard universalserial bus port.
 10. A needle threading device according to claim 1,comprising where the needles are straight.
 11. A needle threading deviceaccording to claim 1, comprising where the needles are curved.
 12. Aneedle threading device according to claim 1, comprising where thecircuit board controls the measuring, knotting, and cutting of installedthread.